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Discerning Leaders: Selecting Elders and Deacons for Your Church

2024-03-2141:27

In this though-provoking episode of "Live Leadership," hosts Jon Delger, the Executive Pastor at Peace Church, and Ryan Kimmel, the Lead Pastor at Peace, discuss the topic of discerning elders and deacons in a church. They explore the biblical guidelines for selecting them, unpack their own experiences and their new model at Peace, as well as share strategies for effectively choosing members of your church that could be potential elders and deacons.Check out "Elders and Leaders" by Gene...

Staff Reflections: Navigating Staff Reviews in Ministry

2024-02-2030:13

In this episode of "Live Leadership," hosts Jon Delger and Ryan Kimmel, the Executive and Lead Pastors at Peace Church dive into the important topic of staff reviews. They offer helpful tips to cultivating an open, honest, and healthy staff culture. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a healthy team and share insights on fostering growth and accountability. Whether you're a ministry leader or a curious listener, this episode provides a unique glimpse into the heart of chur...

Growing Communities: The Vital Role of Church Planting

2024-02-0839:11

In this episode of "Live Leadership," hosts Ryan and Jon sit down with Ethan Ezikian, the Lead Pastor at Union Church in Brighton, Michigan. Listen in as they dive into the process of planting Union Church, and discuss the transformative impact of establishing new congregations on local communities and beyond. Join us to learn how church planting not only spreads faith, but fosters community development, social engagement, and personal growth. To find more gospel-centered resources head to ht...

Faithful Finances: Navigating Church Budgets

2024-02-0227:31

In this episode of "Live Leadership," hosts Ryan and Jon explore the intersection of faith and fiscal responsibility. Listen in to discover the keys to crafting a church budget that not only meets financial necessities, but also empowers your ministry's vision. Ryan and Jon break down good practices for budget planning, discuss how to engage your congregation in financial matters, and offer tips on how to successfully create and manage a budget.To find more gospel-centered resources head to h...

Navigating Church Staffing: From Vision to Hiring | Part 2

2024-01-1136:20

In this episode of Live Leadership, Jon and Pastor Ryan, the Executive Pastor and Lead Pastor of Peace Church, dive into the nitty-gritty of church staffing. As they discuss real leadership challenges faced daily, they provide valuable insights for pastors and church leaders embarking on the hiring journey.Episode Highlights:Setting the Stage: The hosts emphasize the importance of only hiring staff for roles that are already organically growing within the church's existing activities and mini...

Navigating Church Staffing: Do We Need To Hire Staff? | Part 1

2023-08-0129:17

Welcome to Live Leadership, a podcast designed for pastors, church leaders, and elders who want to grow in their leadership. In this episode, hosts Jon and Ryan explore the topic of hiring church staff. They discuss why churches need staff, the benefits of investing in staff, and the importance of accountability and excellence. They also share insights on when to hire staff and how to plan for it financially. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the value of staff in empowering volunte...

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